Little Moments

     In your occupations, try to possess your soul in peace. It is not a good plan to be in haste to perform any action that it may be sooner over. On the contrary, you should accustom yourself to do whatever you have to do with tranquility, in order that you may retain the position of yourself and of settled peace.
     Madame Guyon

     In life I learned most when I come face to face with choosing between the relevant from the irrelevant. It is true that I learn from others. But then, what others have gone through that makes them what they are, is much different from what I have been through. I may envy the eagle that teaches me about soaring high as something achievable; yet should I do what the eagle did when I am given another gift wherein I could be everything that I am?

     Lots of people are shouting at us, to do as they did that in the end we may be like them having achieved what they call as highest achievement of a human being; like having much money, visiting places, increasing assets and many others. Though it is tempting to live in comfort as a result of my effort; yet why drive myself to the edge just to possess these things, when all that matters to me is the shape of my soul and spirit and not my status? If others are in their highest awareness while doing these things then I let them be.

      As for me, the greatest achievement I would have made is being at peace and happy with every moment that is given to me. It does not mean I would stop giving my best in my work and in every responsibility that is given me. It only means living as I am, the real God-given me, is much effective for me and all the relationship I am involved with. I am not on the side of being harried in life in order to enjoy it much in the end. I am on the side of enjoying my life in these little moments, for in the end when these moments are all summed up I would have lived a happy and fulfilling life.
 
     Have a happy moment!
          Zel

God's Will

     Nature has blended your mind so completely with your body, as to deny you the power of limiting yourself and bringing under control everything that you are. Always bear that in mind, and with it, how little is needed to live a happy life. Just because you've given up on becoming a great logician or student of physics, don't despair of being free, modest, unselfish, and obedient to the will of God. It's quite possible to become a great sage and yet never be recognized.
Marcus Aurelius

     If the prediction of 2012 is indeed true, I would continue to be doing just what I am doing now - still improving what needs to be improved in myself, especially my relationship with God. What lies ahead of me is not under my control. I would just be obedient to the Will of God. The rhythms of life are under God's hands. God also gives me the Will to be at pace with the rhythms of this life. Why would I despair when the God I believe is faithful to His promises? He is God and has given me everything I need to be happy. When I am unhappy, it only means I have stray away from God's pace. That is what life is all about; keeping with the pace of God.

     Whatever will come, I am at the center of God's mercy.

PREDICTION 2012

     I could not say whether it was coincedence or not; but it took only one day for me to discover the end of the world prediction in 2012 after I posted about my dream of our planet's possible end. In my post I was positive on what to do. However, after reading Gerard Le Flamand's blog I was speechless. I did not know what I felt. It was kind of fear or unbelief that the planet I am living will soon end in three years time as predicted. It was only a prediction I know. But then some possible reasons for it to be so were already manifested; like the increased heat of the sun.  
     For days I was restless. I wanted to talk to God, to search Him, to ask Him why. I felt so much betrayed. If we, humans, are God's focal point of His creation, then why does He wants to end us? Why does He would allow such catastrophe to befall on us?
     Last night I did talk to God, and He answered only the questions I managed to ask. He could have said more, but I was not on a deeper level so as to listen God's voice in its entirety. My spirit heard only the beatings of my heart and its little messages.
     These were the messages I managed to gather: God loves us so much. If He were to end this world, it is not because He loves us less; He just loves us so much that He is taking us to some beautiful place, much much better than where we are now because we deserve that. And if we, too, love Him and believe in Him, then why must we doubt His promises? Why must we be afraid on where He is taking us? In the Old Testament God was always saving His people, those who heard His voice and took heed of His will, and brought them out before any damage was done in the place where they stayed.
     I am not saying God will take us out just like the way He intructed Noah to build an ark. I don't know how. This is just what my heart of hearts told me. Whether the prediction will come true or not, at least I am assured that everything is going to be alright as long as I would not doubt God's faithfulness. I am a little pacified by now.
     By the way, while talking to God last night I was looking up at the sky watching the brilliant stars. A beautiful thing registered in my senses: the sparkling stars I watched were forming heart-shaped. Wherever I looked up, my gaze focused only heart-shaped formations by the stars: the very first time that ever happened in my stargazing activity. The very first time ever.
     Be not afraid my soul, for the love of God assures.     

SLOWLY WE'RE DYING

The tide was low exposing the seashore's rocky surface that beckoned me to come and gather some shells from its bounty. As I was about to step out to the tempting shore, seawater rushed to cover the exposed surface. The tide became higher and higher and higher; until I was surrounded by four walls of waters. Becoming aware that that there was no escape, I prayed, believing that would be my end. Fortunately, I have woken up and realized that it was all a dream; a dream that left my restless mind pondering.

We all have heard of islets and islands already submerged in water due to the fast melting of ice and glaciers. What if the formidable will actually happen in our generation and we will be a witness of a whole civilization being buried in water? Heat waves strike anywhere in the globe from Asia to Europe to America. The ozone layer's hole increased day by day. Who knows what will happen in the next ten or twenty years?

If we could no longer save our planet then let us at least save our souls. From now on let us focus more our energies on striving to make our souls in the best shape so that if we are to go back to the Father either by our own doing or by the Father's will we are already prepared and would have no fear whatsoever in our hearts.

We may not be able to control others destroying our planet but saving our souls depends so much on ourselves.

VIRUS

When AH1N1 virus hit Mexico and ultimately some parts of the world in the second week of March this year WHO got alarmed and so were the respective governments of the affected countries. Prevention was taught to the people, especially when no medicine yet was ever manufactured to counter the virus. Almost everyone's attention was focused on the outbreak. More so when the virus proved fatal to some patients.
From this view alone we see that people are attentive only to what is obvious. In truth there are some viruses in our society that are more deadly than AH1N1. The only difference is that these viruses do not have proper names. And it hurts so much to know that people love these viruses. Let's take the example of sex videos. We know such act is contrary to our Christian faith, if ever we have such one. But people love watching it, love downloading it and love passing it on from cellphone to cellphone. What about the virus that drives a father to rape his own daughter; the virus that drives people to rob others and ultimately kill them; the virus that drives government officials to rob the wealth of the nation through corruption? Countless viruses are tearing our society apart with the least of our awareness; all because sadly, we got used to this kind of news. What matters is only to whom this kind of incident happen; who are the carriers and who are the victims. These viruses have long been present and are increasing in number.
What must we do now? Vaccines that could prevent these viruses have long been introduced. Jesus Christ, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa and Mohammad to name a few have proven themselves to be a vaccine against these viruses. Each one of us could either be a carrier or a vaccine. The great thing is WE HAVE A CHOICE. WE HAVE THE WILL.
What would you be: a carrier or a vaccine?

The Paradox Of Our Time by George Carlin

     Today I am sharing the thoughts from a person who has lived a life and left meaningful words that would make us, the living, contemplate upon for the sake of preserving our values. I agree with George Carlin. Hope you would too.
     "The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
     "We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
     "We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
     "We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
     "We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learn to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
     "These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or just hit delete...
     "Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
     "Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
     "Remember, to give a warm hug to the next one to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
     "Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
     "Remember, to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again..
     "Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

"AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
      Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
    

Keeping Quiet And Keeping Still

I had been quiet for awhile. Did not know what to say. Being happy is not an easy task especially with what is going on around me. I do not like pretenses. So I did choose to be quiet and keep still. Better not utter a word than give a long list of empty ones.
Everything had been going on normally in my life. There are some setbacks at work. But then what can we expect from those around? Nothing is perfect. This is what I learned from my ponderings. So, why would I be baffled when things do not go as perfectly as I want them to be.
Another thing I learned is letting go of the ideals I have set with myself. Ideals are good. Many had been successful by following the ideals they have set for themselves. But for myself such is not the case. The more ideals had I set, the more burden had I placed upon myself. I did not profit from my ideals. I become obsessed with them. The desire to achieve my ideals had been greater than the joy of living my life to achieving them. Thus, I gave up my ideals. It does not mean I choose to live a life of mediocrity; it just means I choose to live my life more simply. Who cares whether I am successful or not? Who cares whether I fail or not? I only have my lifetime. I choose to live it as to how my heart tells me, whether it is impressive to others or not.
As to happiness, I do not have an exact description for it; nor do I have steps in achieving it. Only one thing I can share: as I went outside the other night, feeling the coolness of the soft breeze, watching the soft grass danced with the gentle wind, with nothing in mind except the focus on the nature all around, the trees seemed to smile at me with its strong stance, I felt a surge of peaceful feeling I could not explain. It brought a smile unto my lips and a lightness inside of me. Was it happiness? I don't know. That was all the feeling there was.